I'm interested in all kinds of pictures, however they are made, with cameras, with paint brushes, with computers, with anything.
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When you stop doing something, it doesn't mean you are rejecting the previous work. That's the mistake; it's not rejecting it, it's saying, 'I have exploited it enough now and I wish to take a look at another corner.'
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes that moving on from previous endeavors is not a rejection but a sign of growth and exploration.
David Hockney suggests that when individuals discontinue an activity or project, it should not be viewed as a dismissal of their past efforts. Instead, it reflects a natural progression where one has gained sufficient understanding or achievement from that experience and is now ready to explore new opportunities and perspectives. This mindset encourages continual growth and exploration rather than a fear of letting go.
Themes
GrowthExplorationChangeProgressLearning
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about embracing life transitions.
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